Vice President, Integrated

Vice President, Integrated

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Talk Shop is an international full-service, integrated communications agency redefining content to help organizations get known and be understood. Our purpose is to spark meaningful conversations that resonate and endure through innovative communication strategies in public relations, corporate communications, and digital media. We value bright ideas and are always looking for smarter ways to work. Our team is made up of smart, driven, kind people who celebrate each other’s successes and learn from our mistakes.

Role Overview

The Vice President, Integrated, operates as an integral part of the Senior Leadership team at Talk Shop. This is a strategic leader responsible for guiding high-value accounts, business growth, and championing Talk Shop’s national reputation. This role bridges creative strategy, client leadership, and business development - serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentor to internal teams. You’ll lead integrated communications programs spanning PR, marketing, events, and digital, ensuring the highest level of service, profitability, and impact.

Role Breakout

• 70% Billable - Consult and/or Lead on Tier A/B accounts
• 15% Business Development (Initial calls, RFP bids, networking)
• 10% Agency Building and Profiling
• 5% Internal Operations
• Join various Leadership meetings and Management meetings, Ad Hoc Management Support (town halls, organic growth meetings, operations meetings)
• Additional Hours are focused on cross-disciplinary leadership, integrated planning, innovation in service, and talent development

Job Description

• Acts as a center of excellence on creative-driven marketing campaigns and integrated initiatives.
• Exceptional at identifying opportunities and insights others may miss, with a strong grasp of client priorities and the confidence to explore new creative territory.
• This role is a strategic lead on select high-profile brands, guiding the overall integrated communications direction, ensuring alignment with client objectives, and modelling strategic thinking and best practices for the team
• Ability to lead and develop high-impact brand strategies and creative campaigns.
• Serves as a trusted strategic advisor to clients and executives
• Drives business growth through new client acquisition and organic expansion
• Elevates the agency’s presence and reputation, based in Toronto, including organic expansion and aiding in business development initiatives
• Ability to balance creative vision with business acumen, demonstrating both creative thinking and aptitude to consider budgets, forecasts, and profitability.

Experience

• 12-15+ years of experience in communications and marketing, including significant agency experience leading and ideating integrated campaigns across PR, digital, events, and marketing disciplines
• Demonstrated success in strategically leading clients in sectors such as B2B, Tech, Financial Services and Professional Services, delivering measurable impact and long-term growth
• Excellent communication skills, charismatic, compelling, credible, and authentic with both internal and external audiences
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities, able to influence, motivate, and inspire at every level
• Highly organized and adept at managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution
• Proven success leading teams and developing talent, fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability
• Skilled presenter and storyteller, with a track record of developing strategic plans, building compelling decks, and commanding a strong presence in client and new business settings: both in-person and virtual
• Prior experience leading large-scale national campaigns, with a strong integrated communications background spanning PR, digital, creative, and influencer marketing
• Demonstrated business acume with a history of sound budget stewardship, efficient resource management, and profitability oversight
• Experience working with Canadian brands, with additional exposure to international markets (ex. U.S, Europe, UK) strongly desired
• Data-driven mindset — measures success through meaningful metrics and insights. Able to translate results into actionable learnings and showcase the impact of communications efforts through data storytelling, campaign analysis, and performance reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to melanie@chasingtalent.ca

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